No contemporary athlete is as admired among peers
and beloved among fans as Brett Favre. Over 16 seasons, the Green
Bay Packers quarterback has made his inimitable mark on the NFL,
thrilling fans with his exemplary talent and passionate playing style,
and inspiring them with his courage in confronting personal challenges.
Sports Illustrated: Brett Favre: The Tribute presents the definitive
story of Favre's remarkable career, assembling the finest stories and
photographs from the pages of
SI to chronicle Favre's rise from the
humble coach's son from tiny Kiln, Miss., to the premier passer of his
generation and the personification of the American sporting ideal.
The product of SI's unparalleled NFL access and insight, the 224
pages of Sports Illustrated: Brett Favre: The Tribute include 17 of
SI's finest Favre stories, by such respected writers as Peter King,
Michael Silver, Leigh Montville, Jeff MacGregor and Alan Shipnuck,
as well as hundreds of pictures from the recognized leader in sports
photography—stunning action shots, intimate portraits and candid
off-the-field moments that capture the true character of this incomparable
athlete. Sports Illustrated: Brett Favre: The Tribute stands as
an enduring tribute to an American icon, a man who, more than any
other, has played the game the way it should be played.
